Living with an M3

Johnny1987 · 02-09-2014, 01:05 PM

Congratulations man the car looks great !! you will definitely have a lot of fun in this car ! I'm glad u went with the M3 in the end, you will definitely not regret it !

Well done !

DavS1 · 02-09-2014, 01:14 PM

Thanks guys, im over the moon!

Johnny, I think if I went for anything else i'd always have wondered if id done the right thing, this way I'll know !!

Thanks for everyones help and input!!

too hot · 02-09-2014, 01:27 PM

Congrats mate it looks superb love that Monte Carlo blue.
A week of sleepless nights for you now.
Enjoy it mate they are great cars with a great road presence.

DavS1 · 02-09-2014, 01:35 PM

Yea this week is going to drag in big time! I'm going over through the week so will get another look to keep me going til Sat! lol.
Yea road presence is great, had plenty of looks, downshifts....say no more! lol.
Thanks again for the offer of a drive in yours btw, good luck with you're new purchase as well!!

AdamC · 02-09-2014, 01:57 PM

Congratulations

too hot · 02-09-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DavS1

Yea this week is going to drag in big time! I'm going over through the week so will get another look to keep me going til Sat! lol.
Yea road presence is great, had plenty of looks, downshifts....say no more! lol.
Thanks again for the offer of a drive in yours btw, good luck with you're new purchase as well!!

New purchase cancelled after a test drive !!!!
Staying with the M

DavS1 · 02-09-2014, 03:30 PM

Thanks Adam

too hot - Really! Glad to hear it, I'm not a big fan of Audi's....Glad you're staying with the M! We should arrange a "Scottish" meet in the summer!

dakhu1 · 02-09-2014, 03:49 PM

U went with your heart and bit the bullet - I wish I'd do the same with the 997 Turbo I've always wanted!!

Enjoy mate - looks fantastic !!

DavS1 · 02-09-2014, 04:09 PM

I had a good think and realised if I don't do it now I never will, got offered a great deal which also helped sway me and ofcourse the test drive sealed the deal, just feels like a totally different car to my current e92, can't wait to hear that V8 on song!!

I say go for the 997....

mob17 · 02-09-2014, 09:17 PM

Congrats! I bet you'll start to have dreams about it now you have to wait.

nathanwest · 02-10-2014, 02:54 PM

Congrats mate, looks a stunning car. Always wanted an M

DavS1 · 02-10-2014, 03:04 PM

Thanks guys, I'll be having M dreams until Saturday! Will probably be at the dealers before they're even open haha.

DavS1 · 02-19-2014, 03:30 PM

Finally picked the car up tonight after some delays, drove home sensibly (unfortunately) due to rush hour traffic and I know it shouldn't matter a toss but got 32mpg

soon dropped when I got off the M-way

Loving it so far, and can't wait 'til the weekend for a proper drive in it, feels great and can't get the grin off my face!

Will update in a week or two when I get a better feel of the car and get to know it, and also some better pics!

Johnny1987 · 02-19-2014, 03:38 PM

Awesome, how does it feel ?! i can imagine how chuffed you are i was the same when i got mine ! i love the colour, can't wait for the pics.

DavS1 · 02-19-2014, 03:45 PM

Feels really nice compared to my last E92, ride is a lot better but i'd imagine that's partly down to EDC on comfort and non runflats! Steering feels nicer too, and the general feel of the car, I dont know wether it's just because it's new to me or if it actually does feel better, loving it though! Cold start sounds lovely as well as throtle blips on downshift's!

Johnny1987 · 02-19-2014, 03:53 PM

Downshifts are amazing ! Has it sunk in yet owning an M? you are right the car feels a lot more comfortable then a regular e92 but i did have run flats on the last car too so that could be it. Any mods planned ? You get a chance to put ur foot down on a straight yet ?!

DavS1 · 02-19-2014, 04:09 PM

No not yet, I think it will take a day or two lol. I've got black perf grills to fit and my white LED angel eye bulbs, other than that no....well nothing yet. I'd like an exhaust but they're expensive for the good ones! A friend offered to make me one as he does that kind of thing, but would be a gamble how it would sound really, but said he'd do it for cost which wasn't a lot so might be worth a shot.

You done a thread with pics of yours yet?

Johnny1987 · 02-19-2014, 04:16 PM

Yea hold out for one the full exhaust systems, i have been looking but cannot decide on what to get. I aint had time to start a thread on my car i have been working 7days a week since january 13th but have this weekend off so may start one.

Where did you get the grill from? i still have not ordered one. Your car is going to be turning heads mate !

DavS1 · 02-19-2014, 04:19 PM

Will keep an eye on the forums and ebay for one, supersprint sounds not bad and is reasonably priced. Akropovic/Meisterschaft sound good but £££££.
Ah cool, yea get some pics up at least!
I got the grills from bmw themselfs for my old car (pre LCI), and as the M3 didn't recieve a facelifted front end, they will fit! bonus. Thanks mate, it's got me drooling at least!

stevens · 02-19-2014, 05:40 PM

M3's do drive better than non Ms in my opinion, loved mine since ive had it, always feels special.

dxb335d · 02-20-2014, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stevens

M3's do drive better than non Ms in my opinion, loved mine since ive had it, always feels special.

Agreed. I had a new 335d back in the day and it doesn't perform anything like an M3 around the twisties.

Yes you could make a 335i faster in a straight line but it's really not close when it comes to driving performance and agility. The M3 is something special.

zltm089 · 02-20-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Agreed. I had a new 335d back in the day and it doesn't perform anything like an M3 around the twisties.

Yes you could make a 335i faster in a straight line but it's really not close when it comes to driving performance and agility. The M3 is something special.

Any time Torreto!!! ...

02-09-2014, 01:05 PM	#45
Johnny1987 Private First Class 16 Rep 177 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Congratulations man the car looks great !! you will definitely have a lot of fun in this car ! I'm glad u went with the M3 in the end, you will definitely not regret it ! Well done !
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks guys, im over the moon! Johnny, I think if I went for anything else i'd always have wondered if id done the right thing, this way I'll know !! Thanks for everyones help and input!! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-09-2014, 01:27 PM	#47
too hot First Lieutenant 113 Rep 381 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SCOTCHLAND UK iTrader: (1)	Congrats mate it looks superb love that Monte Carlo blue. A week of sleepless nights for you now. Enjoy it mate they are great cars with a great road presence. __________________ RS4
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02-09-2014, 01:35 PM	#48
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yea this week is going to drag in big time! I'm going over through the week so will get another look to keep me going til Sat! lol. Yea road presence is great, had plenty of looks, downshifts....say no more! lol. Thanks again for the offer of a drive in yours btw, good luck with you're new purchase as well!! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-09-2014, 01:57 PM	#49
AdamC Captain 39 Rep 838 Posts Drives: LCI M135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands - UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW LCI M135i [0.00] 2007 Pre-LCI E92 [0.00]	Congratulations
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02-09-2014, 03:30 PM	#51
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks Adam too hot - Really! Glad to hear it, I'm not a big fan of Audi's....Glad you're staying with the M! We should arrange a "Scottish" meet in the summer! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-09-2014, 03:49 PM	#52
dakhu1 love the 'GT ROAD'....bruuuaaah! 34 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 320D M Sport & 118D M Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London iTrader: (2)	U went with your heart and bit the bullet - I wish I'd do the same with the 997 Turbo I've always wanted!! Enjoy mate - looks fantastic !!
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02-09-2014, 04:09 PM	#53
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I had a good think and realised if I don't do it now I never will, got offered a great deal which also helped sway me and ofcourse the test drive sealed the deal, just feels like a totally different car to my current e92, can't wait to hear that V8 on song!! I say go for the 997.... __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-09-2014, 09:17 PM	#54
mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	Congrats! I bet you'll start to have dreams about it now you have to wait.
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02-10-2014, 02:54 PM	#55
nathanwest Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 F11 525d m sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bristol, UK iTrader: (0)	Congrats mate, looks a stunning car. Always wanted an M
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02-10-2014, 03:04 PM	#56
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks guys, I'll be having M dreams until Saturday! Will probably be at the dealers before they're even open haha. __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-19-2014, 03:30 PM	#57
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Finally picked the car up tonight after some delays, drove home sensibly (unfortunately) due to rush hour traffic and I know it shouldn't matter a toss but got 32mpg soon dropped when I got off the M-way Loving it so far, and can't wait 'til the weekend for a proper drive in it, feels great and can't get the grin off my face! Will update in a week or two when I get a better feel of the car and get to know it, and also some better pics! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-19-2014, 03:38 PM	#58
Johnny1987 Private First Class 16 Rep 177 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Awesome, how does it feel ?! i can imagine how chuffed you are i was the same when i got mine ! i love the colour, can't wait for the pics.
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02-19-2014, 03:45 PM	#59
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Feels really nice compared to my last E92, ride is a lot better but i'd imagine that's partly down to EDC on comfort and non runflats! Steering feels nicer too, and the general feel of the car, I dont know wether it's just because it's new to me or if it actually does feel better, loving it though! Cold start sounds lovely as well as throtle blips on downshift's! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-19-2014, 03:53 PM	#60
Johnny1987 Private First Class 16 Rep 177 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Downshifts are amazing ! Has it sunk in yet owning an M? you are right the car feels a lot more comfortable then a regular e92 but i did have run flats on the last car too so that could be it. Any mods planned ? You get a chance to put ur foot down on a straight yet ?!
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02-19-2014, 04:09 PM	#61
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	No not yet, I think it will take a day or two lol. I've got black perf grills to fit and my white LED angel eye bulbs, other than that no....well nothing yet. I'd like an exhaust but they're expensive for the good ones! A friend offered to make me one as he does that kind of thing, but would be a gamble how it would sound really, but said he'd do it for cost which wasn't a lot so might be worth a shot. You done a thread with pics of yours yet? __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-19-2014, 04:16 PM	#62
Johnny1987 Private First Class 16 Rep 177 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Yea hold out for one the full exhaust systems, i have been looking but cannot decide on what to get. I aint had time to start a thread on my car i have been working 7days a week since january 13th but have this weekend off so may start one. Where did you get the grill from? i still have not ordered one. Your car is going to be turning heads mate !
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02-19-2014, 04:19 PM	#63
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Will keep an eye on the forums and ebay for one, supersprint sounds not bad and is reasonably priced. Akropovic/Meisterschaft sound good but £££££. Ah cool, yea get some pics up at least! I got the grills from bmw themselfs for my old car (pre LCI), and as the M3 didn't recieve a facelifted front end, they will fit! bonus. Thanks mate, it's got me drooling at least! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-19-2014, 05:40 PM	#64
stevens Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 219 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	M3's do drive better than non Ms in my opinion, loved mine since ive had it, always feels special.
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